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Outpatient Meaning in English

word

ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt
OWT-pay-shuhnt
aʊtpˈeɪʃənt
owt-PAY-shuhnt

释义

A person who goes to a hospital or clinic for treatment but does not stay overnight.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in medical contexts to contrast with 'inpatient' (someone who stays overnight). Common phrases: 'outpatient clinic', 'outpatient appointment'. Not generally used for emergency room visits unless treatment doesn't require admission.

例句

The doctor sees many outpatients every day.

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She is an outpatient and goes home after her treatment.

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The hospital has a new outpatient clinic.

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Most minor surgeries are done on an outpatient basis these days.

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I had to wait two weeks for my outpatient appointment.

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As an outpatient, you don’t need to stay overnight—just come in for your checkup and leave after.

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